Cruise itinerary
13-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Melbourne
13 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 7 ports of call
13-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Melbourne and calling at Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Hobart, Port Arthur, Sydney and Eden.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Grand Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Melbourne
- Returns
- Melbourne
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Melbourne
Depart 21:00
The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
- Laneway cafés
- Queen Victoria Market
- St Kilda
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Kangaroo Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Adelaide
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of South Australia, laid out on a grid beside the River Torrens and surrounded by parkland. Known for its festivals, food and wine, it sits within easy reach of the Barossa Valley vineyards and the beaches and wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
- Barossa Valley
- Adelaide Central Market
- North Terrace museums
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Hobart
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
- Salamanca Place
- MONA
- Mount Wellington
- Day8
Port Arthur
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Sydney
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Eden
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A small fishing and timber port on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, set on a deep natural harbour. Humpback and southern right whales pass close to shore in season, and the Killer Whale Museum recalls the town's whaling past.
- Whale watching
- Killer Whale Museum
- Twofold Bay
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Melbourne
Arrive 07:00
The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
- Laneway cafés
- Queen Victoria Market
- St Kilda
Upcoming departures
- 11 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Melbourne FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Hobart, Port Arthur, Sydney and Eden.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Melbourne.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Grand Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.